Finding
Normal
The Web Series was first conceived by creator/writer Lisa Coombs in early
2012. She envisioned a show that would be told from the point of view
of a young woman (Ashley) with a certain unique quirkiness to her that
has
always made it very difficult to fit in. Her constant social gaffs have
driven her into seclusion, taking all of her college classes on-line
and rarely leaving her apartment. When our show begins, Ashley has just
launched a quest to "find normal" in the form of a video diary, hoping
that it will help her observe her own behavior objectively and figure
out how to become more "normal" for the sake of social acceptance.
Despite her attempts to isolate herself, Ashley's on-line screenwriting
class has assigned her to work with a partner (Devin). When he first
comes over Ashley experiences her usual bouts of anxiety and
awkwardness, but she soon learns that Devin is on a very similar
wavelength. Although he exudes a level of confidence that she lacks completely, it's clear to her that his brain functions with its own unique
brand of off-beat humor. Has she finally found an individual capable of
understanding her?
While our show tells the story of Ashley and Devin's budding friendship,
it also digresses into sketch comedy as they brainstorm various ideas
for writing projects. Our first season of sketches will feature
scenarios such as Skiing in Antarctica, Penguin Marriage Counseling, and
the hiring of a Cat Whisperer! Our sketches demonstrate what a pair of
quirky yet creative minds can do when they're allowed to run free, and
that perhaps being "normal" ain't all it's cracked up to be!